Magic from Maui by Carl Andrews – Practical Close-Up & Stand-Up Magic with Professional Insights

Magic from Maui by Carl Andrews is a professionally focused magic book that combines performance advice, real-world experience, and nearly 30 practical effects and presentations. Written by an active working magician, the book is designed to help both amateur and professional performers strengthen their repertoire and improve their approach to live performance.

Spanning 96 pages in a large-format, fully illustrated edition (8.25" x 11.25"), this perfect-bound volume covers a range of close-up and stand-up material, with a strong emphasis on clarity, audience engagement, and usable methods.

Carl Andrews shares insights from his performing career alongside structured explanations of effects involving cards, coins, balls, dice, and classic close-up props. The material is designed to be practical and directly applicable in real performance situations.

Included Effects and Material:

• Variations of the classic “Three Coins Across” routine
• Professional presentations of the “Frog” trick
• A strong version of “Anniversary Waltz”
• Versatile Cup and Balls routines, including one-cup, two-cup, and even improvised versions using a can
• Additional close-up and stand-up routines using everyday props
• Practical handling ideas for cards, coins, dice, and small objects

The book also includes performance advice and professional observations, making it more than just a trick collection. It focuses on how to present material effectively in real-world conditions.

With contributions from respected names in magic, including forewords by Dan Garrett and Greg Wilson, and an introduction by Tim Trono, the book is supported by strong industry recognition. The illustrations by Tony Dunn help clarify the routines and make the material easy to follow.

Highlights:

• Nearly 30 close-up and stand-up effects
• Written by professional magician Carl Andrews
• 96-page large-format perfect-bound book
• Fully illustrated throughout
• Strong focus on practical, working magic
• Covers cards, coins, dice, and cups & balls
• Includes professional performance advice
• Forewords by Dan Garrett and Greg Wilson
• Introduction by Tim Trono

Enhance your real-world performing skills—add Magic from Maui to your library and study practical, audience-tested routines from a working professional magician.